19-10-2024, 02:06 AM
FLASH: Benn returned to Baltusia
Government denies involvement
Lucid City, Suldanor
September 15, 4081
Reports are coming in to The Republic which confirm rumors that former Baltusian President Karl Benn is now in Baltusia. The reason for his relocation is unclear at this time, but his arrival in Baltusia was confirmed Tuesday by sources within Baltusia. He is said to be at his family's home. The return of Mr. Benn will likely cool tensions with Baltusia and pave the road for settlement of other outstanding issues.
Spokespeople for the Premier were quick to respond to the confirmation of Mr. Benn's departure. "The Government of the United Republic of Kalistan has issued no comment on Mr. Benn's departure. The Premier has asked me to remind everyone that the Government has steadfastly opposed extradition of Mr. Benn, and their stated position was that Benn would remain in Kalistan. Kalistan does not extradite, and the Premier has made it clear that however Mr. Benn returned to Baltusia, or for what reason, it was not as a result of extradition hearings or deportation. The Premier will study the matter, and may have further comments at a later date."
At Press time, the office of the President had not issued a statement, and the Justice Minister referred our reporters to the Premier's statement. Other Parties were similarly mute on the issue, though several SP Deputies angrily confronted the Premier, demanding an explanation, on the floor of the Assembly. Following the most recent session of the Assembly, Socialist Deputies met in closed-door executive session, but it was clear from comments that many of them were not mollified after the meeting ended.
The Republic was not able to obtain comment from anyone close to the Baltusian Government.
This is likely not the end to the dust up following the return of Mr. Benn to Baltusia.
Government denies involvement
Lucid City, Suldanor
September 15, 4081
Reports are coming in to The Republic which confirm rumors that former Baltusian President Karl Benn is now in Baltusia. The reason for his relocation is unclear at this time, but his arrival in Baltusia was confirmed Tuesday by sources within Baltusia. He is said to be at his family's home. The return of Mr. Benn will likely cool tensions with Baltusia and pave the road for settlement of other outstanding issues.
Spokespeople for the Premier were quick to respond to the confirmation of Mr. Benn's departure. "The Government of the United Republic of Kalistan has issued no comment on Mr. Benn's departure. The Premier has asked me to remind everyone that the Government has steadfastly opposed extradition of Mr. Benn, and their stated position was that Benn would remain in Kalistan. Kalistan does not extradite, and the Premier has made it clear that however Mr. Benn returned to Baltusia, or for what reason, it was not as a result of extradition hearings or deportation. The Premier will study the matter, and may have further comments at a later date."
At Press time, the office of the President had not issued a statement, and the Justice Minister referred our reporters to the Premier's statement. Other Parties were similarly mute on the issue, though several SP Deputies angrily confronted the Premier, demanding an explanation, on the floor of the Assembly. Following the most recent session of the Assembly, Socialist Deputies met in closed-door executive session, but it was clear from comments that many of them were not mollified after the meeting ended.
The Republic was not able to obtain comment from anyone close to the Baltusian Government.
This is likely not the end to the dust up following the return of Mr. Benn to Baltusia.
Primary: Institutionalist Party of Kalistan (IPoK), 5146-
Inactive:
Socialist Party of Kalistan (SPoK), 2591-
Inactive:
Socialist Party of Kalistan (SPoK), 2591-